Poulan Pro PP258TPC - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING: Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
S
Throw away and replace blades that are
bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged
in any other way.
S Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use.
WARNING: Only use brushcutter at-
tachments that provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.
Proboscis
nose
S Use only specified blade and make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see AS-
SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach-
ment instruction manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
WARNING:
Rotating tines can cause
serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.
WARNING: Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
S Never operate the cultivator without the tine
cover in place and properly secured.
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cul-
tivator for damage. Repair before restarting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive en-
gine before cleaning the tines with a hose
and water to remove any build--up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.
S Always wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.
S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-
vating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
WARNING: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-
leased or engine is turned off. Do not attempt
to clear away cut material when the blade is in
motion. Make sure engine is stopped, the
spark plug wire is disconnected, and the
blade has stopped moving before removing
jammed material from the cutting blade. Do
not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade.
WARNING: Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
S
Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts re-
placed by your authorized service dealer.
S Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
S Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of
debris.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
and disconnect spark plug before unclogging
snow or debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.